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Old 22-09-2008, 05:55   #18
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Originally Posted by Gashmore View Post

With any Wifi installation there are two unalterable rules when going for range: Keep the coax run as short as possible. at 2.4GHz even the best 1/4" diameter coax will eat half the signal every 23'. Get the antenna as high as possible to minimize obstructions within the Fresnel zone.
So can anyone tell me what is the optimum height versus maximum cable length?

Surely it is a compromise with some guide lines from experienced users
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